How to Pronounce "in tatters"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtætɝz
in TAT-erz
ˈɪn/ /tˈætəz
in TAT-uhz
Definition
When something is "in tatters," it is badly damaged, destroyed, or broken into pieces, either literally (like clothes) or metaphorically (like a plan or reputation).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtætɝz
British English
ˈɪn/ /tˈætəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in TAT-erz
UK
in TAT-uhz
Listen in Context
Her favorite dress was in tatters after the accident.
The old flag was in tatters after so many years.
The plan was in tatters after the unexpected changes.
By the end of their argument, their friendship was in tatters.